ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law Tuesday legislation that will officially name the Route 9P bridge the Saratoga County Veterans Memorial Bridge.

The bridge, which reopened in May 2011 after a nine-month project to replace its deck, spans Saratoga Lake.

The bridge previously had no formal name. Saratoga County officials spent several months working to have legislation approved by the state that would give the bridge its new name.

"The newly renamed Saratoga County Veterans Memorial Bridge will give area residents and visitors another opportunity to honor the sacrifice and bravery of our veterans. These service men and women have exemplified the loyalty and dedication that made America the great nation it is today, and I applaud the bill sponsors for their work to recognize these heroes," Cuomo said in a press release.

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Assemblyman Jim Tedisco was one of the bill's sponsors, as was Sen. Roy McDonald.

In a press release, McDonald said "dedicating this bridge to honor Saratoga County veterans is an opportunity to remember the significant contributions Saratoga County veterans have made to the rich history in the American story."

"From participation in the American Revolution, to involvement in both World Wars along with fighting today in Iraq and Afghanistan, this is something that our veterans and their families can be proud of," he added.